Search Results - "Hirth, Melissa J"

Relative motion orthoses in the management of various hand conditions: A scoping review by Hirth, Melissa J., B (OT), MSc (Hand & Upper Limb Rehab), Howell, Julianne W., PT, MS, CHT, O'Brien, Lisa, PhD, B App Sci (OT), M Clin Sci (Hand & Upper Limb Rehab), Grad Dip Ergonomics, Grad Cert Clinical Research Methods

“…Abstract Study Design Scoping review. Introduction The relative motion (RM) concept and immediate controlled active motion (ICAM) program, originally applied…”
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Collaborative research in Australasian plastic surgery by Stanley, Guy HM, Hirth, Melissa J, Findlay, Michael W

“…Many specialist groups have developed clinical trial initiatives in response to the growing need for more collaborative research, and these are proliferating…”
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Photovoice to explore the patient experience of a relative motion orthosis following a hand injury by Cole, Tanya, Jamwal, Rebecca, Hirth, Melissa J.

“…•Photovoice methodology provided an opportunity to explore patient experiences.•Activity participation was enhanced via the application of the small RM…”
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Systematic review: Zone IV extensor tendon early active mobilization programs by Collocott, Shirley, Wang, Amy, Hirth, Melissa J.

“…•There are minimal outcome data specific to zone IV extensor tendon repairs.•Evidence is insufficient to determine the optimal extensor zone IV early active…”
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Exploring the patient experience of telehealth hand therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hirth, Melissa J., Hahn, Jodie, Jamwal, Rebecca J.

“…•Patients are satisfied with telehealth services in the context of an active pandemic.•An advantage of telehealth is more easily fitting in therapy around…”
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Comparison of two relative motion extension approaches (RME with versus without an additional overnight orthosis) following zones V-VI extensor tendon repairs: A randomized equivalence trial by Hirth, Melissa J, Hunt, Ian, Briody, Kelly, Milner, Zoe, Sleep, Kate, Chu, Angela, Donovan, Emily, O'Brien, Lisa

“…Study designMulti--center randomized controlled trial with two intervention parallel groups. An equivalence trial.IntroductionRelative motion extension (RME)…”
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“Around the global hand table”: Hand surgeon and therapist perspectives on overcoming barriers to relative motion orthotic intervention in the management of zones V-VI finger extensor tendon repairs by Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J.

“…•Barriers of the relative motion extension (RME) approach are surgeon preference and clinic policy.•Surgeon awareness most often results in immediate…”
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The ongoing evolution of a clinical innovation: Relative motion concept and orthoses by Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J.

“…In their aim to improve patient outcomes following zones V-VI extensor tendon repair, Merritt, Robinson, and Hardy write about their collaborative innovation…”
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Relative motion extension management of zones V and VI extensor tendon repairs: Does international practice align with the current evidence? by Hirth, Melissa J., Howell, Julianne W., Brown, Ted, O'Brien, Lisa

“…Electronic Web-based survey. Therapists participating in an international survey selected relative motion extension (RME) as the “most used” approach for the…”
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Orthotic interventions for restoring proximal interphalangeal joint motion for patients with hand injuries or conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yates, Sally E, Glinsky, Joanne V, Hirth, Melissa J, Fuller, Joel T

“…Limitations to proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) motion can result in significant functional impairment for people with hand injuries and conditions. The…”
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Postoperative hand therapy management of zones V and VI extensor tendon repairs of the fingers: An international inquiry of current practice by Hirth, Melissa J., Howell, Julianne W., Feehan, Lynne M., Brown, Ted, O'Brien, Lisa

“…Electronic Web-based survey. Evidence supports early motion over immobilization for postoperative extensor tendon repair management. Various early motion…”
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Implementing an internal audit to change practice: Current evidence and review of patient outcomes enabled transition to the relative motion extension approach in the postoperative management of zones IV-VI extensor tendon repairs by Pilbeam Kirk, Chloë E., Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J., Johnson, Nick

“…Evidence supports use of the relative motion extension (RME) approach following extensor tendon repairs in zones V-VI yielding good or excellent outcomes. To…”
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The use of exercise relative motion orthoses to improve proximal interphalangeal joint motion: A survey of Australian hand therapy practice by Yates, Sally E., Glinsky, Joanne V., Hirth, Melissa J., Fuller, Joel T.

“…•Exercise relative motion orthoses are used during exercise and function to improve PIPJ motion.•The affected finger's MCPJ is typically positioned in 11-30°…”
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Orthotic intervention options to non-surgically manage adult and pediatric trigger finger: A systematic review by Leong, Li Xian, Chai, Siaw Chui, Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J.

“…The design and efficacy of orthotic intervention to non-surgically manage adult and pediatric trigger finger vary widely. To identify types of orthoses…”
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Two case reports—Use of relative motion orthoses to manage extensor tendon zones III and IV and sagittal band injuries in adjacent fingers by Hirth, Melissa J., Howell, Julianne W., O’Brien, Lisa

“…Case report. Injuries to adjacent fingers with differing extensor tendon (ET) zones and/or sagittal band pose a challenge to therapists as no treatment…”
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Postoperative management of zones V-VI extensor tendon repairs: A survey of practice in Malaysia and comparison to IFSHT member countries by Howell, Julianne W, Hirth, Melissa J, Chai, Siaw Chui, Brown, Ted, O’Brien, Lisa

“…Introduction A survey of International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT) member countries identified relative motion extension as the preferred…”
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Letter to the editor by Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J.

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JHT 2023 special issue reviewer acknowledgment by Howell, Julianne W., Hirth, Melissa J.

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Letter to the editor by Howell, Julianne W, Hirth, Melissa J

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